He was born May 23, 1955 in Waynesburg, a son of the late James E., Diggs Sr. and Mary L. Price Diggs.
Phillip was a graduate of Waynesburg Central High School and worked for Omega Transworld, where he retired from.
He was Baptist by faith.
Phillip enjoyed fishing and watching football and basketball.
On June 25, 1977, he married Sherry Koscheck, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Cheryl Wilkerson of Hickory, NC and Philip Rashad Diggs of Waynesburg; five grandchildren, Austin, Kaile, Lamia, Makenzie and Malena; a great grandchild, Hudson; two aunts, Rose Miller of Cleveland, OH and Lena Price of Erie; nieces Michelle Davis, Shontee` Diggs and Aubrey Diggs; and several cousins.
Deceased are two brothers, James E. Diggs Jr. and Melvin Diggs; and a sister, Sharon Diggs.